- What role, if any, do you believe the United States should play on the global stage?

The United States should continue to exercise leadership on the world stage. By working with our allies, engaging diplomatically, promoting international stability, and protecting our national interests, the United States can help create a safer and more prosperous world for American citizens and our allies.

- What is the greatest geo-political issue facing the United States today?

The greatest geopolitical challenge facing the United States is the growing competition among major powers for economic, political, and strategic influence. This competition affects trade, global supply chains, and prices paid by American consumers, while also contributing to instability and conflict around the world, including the war in Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East. The challenge for the United States is to protect our interests and maintain strong alliances while reducing the risk that great-power competition leads to broader conflict.

- How do you view America’s alliance system as it currently stands? What changes, if any, to the alliance structure would you like to see implemented?

America's alliances remain one of our greatest strategic strengths. However, I am concerned that NATO is not as cohesive as it once was. At the same time, our alliances and partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region are increasingly important as we respond to growing strategic competition. Strong alliances depend on trust, cooperation, and a shared commitment to addressing common threats. I do not currently advocate major changes to the structure of our alliances. I welcome Europe taking a more proactive role in its own defense and would like to see our allies take greater responsibility for our shared security. The United States should continue working to strengthen cooperation with our allies in both Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

- What role, if any, should U.S. foreign assistance play in advancing America's interests abroad, and what principles would guide your decisions on funding those programs?  How do you view the decision to shutter USAID?

Foreign assistance can play an important role in advancing American interests abroad. I would evaluate programs based on whether they clearly articulate what American interests are being advanced, how those interests are being advanced, and whether the expected benefits justify the costs. Programs should also have measurable objectives and be regularly evaluated to determine whether they are achieving those objectives. I have not studied USAID and its programs in sufficient detail to determine whether shuttering the agency was the right decision. I would want to understand what American interests its programs were intended to advance, how effectively they advanced those interests, and whether the benefits justified the costs before reaching a conclusion.

- What role should Congress play in authorizing or overseeing the use of U.S. military force abroad, including recent actions involving Iran?

Congress has a responsibility to oversee the use of U.S. military force abroad and should play a meaningful role in authorizing sustained military action and funding it. With respect to the conflict with Iran, I believe greater congressional oversight and involvement in decisions about continued military operations and funding are needed. At this time, I do not support a declaration of war against Iran.

- What outcomes should the United States pursue in its relations with Iran and what approaches do you support in achieving these goals?

I believe the February 28, 2026 decision to launch airstrikes against Iran was ill-advised and contributed to a predictable escalation, including Iran's disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. However, now that the United States is involved in the conflict, I believe we must ensure that the Strait of Hormuz is open to international commercial shipping and that freedom of navigation is restored. I would prefer to achieve that objective through diplomacy, but I support the use of military force if necessary to protect freedom of navigation and reopen the Strait to commercial shipping. Looking beyond the current conflict, our goal should be a relationship that protects American national-security interests, reduces the risk of future military confrontation, and promotes greater stability in the region. I do not support an open-ended war with Iran or the deployment of U.S. ground forces without a clearly defined and compelling national-security objective.

- Do you support further aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia? If so, what types of aid would you vote for?

In general, I support continued U.S. assistance to Ukraine, including financial and military aid that helps Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression. However, before voting for any specific aid package, I would need to understand exactly what assistance is being provided, what objectives it is intended to achieve, and what safeguards are in place to ensure the aid is used effectively and appropriately.

- How should the U.S. approach its relationship with Israel?

The United States should maintain its strong alliance with Israel. Hamas's October 7 attack killed and kidnapped innocent men, women, and children, and Israel has the right and responsibility to defend its people and prevent such an attack from happening again. At the same time, I believe U.S. military assistance should include reasonable requirements to minimize civilian casualties and comply with the laws of armed conflict. As conditions in the region change, the United States should regularly reassess the level of military assistance it provides. I do not believe extraordinary levels of wartime support should automatically continue indefinitely. As the immediate threats to Israel diminish, the United States should gradually reduce military assistance while maintaining our strong alliance and working toward greater long-term stability in the region.

- What path would you like to see the United States chart in regards to international trade relations? What role should Congress play in setting trade policy?

I would like the United States to pursue trade agreements that are fair and mutually beneficial. Trade policy should expand opportunities for American businesses and workers while ensuring that our trading partners compete fairly and abide by the agreements they make. I generally support reducing trade barriers that unnecessarily increase costs for American consumers, while recognizing that targeted measures may be appropriate to protect national security, strategic industries, or respond to unfair trade practices. Congress should more proactively exercise its constitutional authority over foreign commerce and tariffs. While the executive branch has an important role in negotiating trade agreements and responding to changing international conditions, major and long-lasting changes in trade policy should involve meaningful congressional oversight and authorization.

- Where do you believe the United States should seek cooperation with countries that are also strategic competitors, such as China, and where should it draw firm lines?

The United States should seek cooperation with strategic competitors like China when doing so advances America's interests and security. Areas such as public health, counter-narcotics, nuclear nonproliferation, and reducing the risk of military miscalculation are appropriate for cooperation. At the same time, the United States must draw firm lines on issues that affect our national security, including military aggression, intellectual property theft, cyberattacks, economic coercion, and attempts to undermine our allies. Limited cooperation should be pursued only when it clearly serves U.S. interests and must never come at the expense of America's security or strategic interests.

- What are your current views on immigration policy and enforcement in the United States? This includes legal and illegal immigration, refugee resettlement, and asylum programs.

I strongly support legal immigration. Legal immigrants have long strengthened our country by contributing their talents, hard work, and commitment to building better lives for themselves and their families. My wife is a legal immigrant whose work and research have benefited healthcare in both the United States and around the world, reinforcing my belief that legal immigration is one of America's strengths. While I sympathize with those seeking a better life, I believe immigration laws should be enforced fairly and consistently. People who wish to immigrate to the United States should do so through legal channels. Border security and an orderly immigration system are essential to maintaining public confidence in our immigration policies. Refugee resettlement and asylum programs serve an important humanitarian purpose for people fleeing war or persecution. At the same time, they should be administered carefully to ensure both compassion and the security of the United States. Over the long term, one of the best ways to reduce the need for these programs is through effective diplomacy that helps prevent conflict, promotes stability, and addresses the conditions that force people to flee their homes.

- What role should the U.S. Congress play in shaping U.S. Foreign Policy and how much should it defer to the President and the U.S. Department of State?

I believe the Constitution gives the President the lead role in conducting foreign policy, but that doesn't mean Congress should simply defer to the President or the State Department. Congress has an important responsibility to ask hard questions and provide oversight. As a member of the House, I would look carefully at defense spending, foreign aid, and other international programs to make sure they serve America's interests. Before committing taxpayer dollars or expanding our involvement overseas, I want to understand the objectives, the costs, the risks, and how success will be measured. Foreign policy decisions can affect our security, our economy, and ultimately the lives of people here in New Hampshire. That's why Congress should work with the President, but also exercise independent judgment and hold the Executive Branch accountable.

- How do international events affect the lives of people in New Hampshire, and how would your foreign policy priorities benefit the state?

International events have a direct impact on the lives of people in New Hampshire. Conflicts overseas can disrupt supply chains, increase energy and food prices, affect jobs at New Hampshire businesses that depend on global markets, and create new national security challenges. Decisions made abroad also influence the cost of living, the strength of our economy, and the safety of our communities. My foreign policy priorities are guided by the same principle that guides my campaign: preparing for the future. That means maintaining a strong national defense, supporting our allies, promoting fair trade, protecting America's technological and economic competitiveness, and using diplomacy whenever it advances U.S. interests. It also means carefully evaluating the long-term consequences of today's decisions rather than simply reacting to each international crisis as it arises. By taking a disciplined, strategic approach to foreign policy, we can strengthen America's security, protect New Hampshire's economy, and help ensure that future generations inherit a safer and more prosperous nation.